Evolution of ships from clumsy to clipper craft
A New York Sun correspondent reviews Arthur Sewall & Co. model collection charting ship design from flush decks and round bows to topgallant forecastles and deck houses. It notes the 1841 Rappahannock as a 900 ton milestone, the Flying Cloud’s record voyage, and the shift from wooden sailing ships to steel hulls, with clipper and steam era evolutions driving capacity and speed.
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Sun
A. Sewall & Co
United States
Arthur Sewall & Co
Cuba
Rappahannock
Sewalls
California
New York
San Francisco
Prohibition era witticisms and Bath notes mix
A string of quips, political jabs, and social comments from Bath, New York, touching on prohibition, Lipton, the state house lion, the Gobbler, and local satire. The toast to Bath and New London sparks envy while references to D A R politics and Maine hysterics frame a lively column of period humor.
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Bath
New London
Battle at San Jacinto remembered in antique Texas tale
A 90 year old friend recounts the San Jacinto fight where Santa Anna planned to retreat but Texans under Houston attacked near Lynchburg. Deaf Smith destroyed Vancebridge. Texans overwhelmed the Mexican army with clubbed guns and bowie knives. Casualties were 8 killed 25 wounded for Texans and 630 killed 208 wounded 730 captured for Mexico. Santa Anna hid among tall grass and was captured.Providence favored the Texan victory.
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Santa Anna
Harrisburg
Houston
Lynchburg
Sabine
Louisiana
Deaf Smith
Vance
Sym’s Bayou
Brimleston
Sherman
Twin Sisters
Hockley
Lamar
Vancebridge
Alamo
Golead
Goliad
Burleston
Mexico
Napoleon
Yahum
San Jacinto
Moralli
Texas
Six Day? Holman F. Proves Major Newspaper Man and Poet
The remark credits Holman F. as a leading newspaper figure and poet already, noting that even his brothers would not envy if Gov. Hill approves that commission.
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Holman F
Gov. Hill
Liquor Shortage Sparks Rumor on Maine Wharf
On Tuesday at the Maine wharf a speaker noted a friend visited twelve liquor shops seeking whiskey in five gallon quantities, with dealers reportedly dry and unable to borrow from each other. A teetotaler joked two easy money paths in Maine are selling rum or fighting it.
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Friesad
Maine
Debates on Liquor Law End Conclusions on System
A citizen group involved in debates on license local option Norwegian systems and Prohibition finds liquor policy a persistent, bothersome issue regardless of the system in vogue.
Contested views on punishment for drinkers and sellers
A reader laments the social response to drinking offenses in Auburn. The note contrasts a poor drunk receiving 30 days with little sympathy for his family to the harsher public reaction toward a rumseller who is fined, arguing that sellers face more public blame while rarely facing jail. The writer condemns perceived selective enforcement and calls out the perceived heavy scrutiny of sellers versus individuals who drink.
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Auburn
Rumored Bath Visit Drops For Metcalfs In Winter
The Chatterer notes regret that Mr and Mrs Lorettus Metcalf of New York and Monmouth cannot spend the winter in Bath as planned due to the lack of a furnished house. They will instead spend the next six months in Italy.
Arthur Hill Promoted to Third Mate on Steamer EI Sud
Arthur Hill rises from quartermaster to third mate of the steamer EI Sud, one of Morgan line’s largest ships, in six months. A Bath native, he is regarded as one of the town’s bright young men.
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Arthur Hill
Morgan Line
Mr. Hill
Quartermaster
Arthur
Bath
Filipino Reach in New York Stirs Governor Guam's Exposé
Observers recall Captain Leary’s inspection visits to Bath Iron Works as the former Guam governor reflects on his New York arrival. In his debut interview, he remarks on the Filipino influence and its implications amid mounting interest in the region.
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Leary
Wortha
Guam
New York
April 21 San Jacinto Anniversary Observed by Texans
The living veterans meet annually on April 21 to celebrate the San Jacinto victory, marking Texas independence acknowledged by Mexico and the addition of a new republic to the world. Nine years later a state joined the Union with six times Pennsylvania’s area, at no cost in lives or money to Americans. Brunswick. M.
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San Jacinto
Texas
Pennsylvania
United States
Brunswick. M
Governor Leary Marital Edicts In Guam Sparked Controversy
The article describes Governor Leary enforcing extreme measures in Guam including forcing wedlock for the adult population, granting free marriage licenses briefly, and demanding every citizen possess a son and twelve hens while pushing for more grain. It notes local reaction and mentions a new governor in Agana with Captain Leary’s observant stance.
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Ballion
Leary
Guam
Agana
Second brood of snakes found after warm fall
The warm fall weather has prompted a second brood of snakes. The Chatterer reports a brown snake killed on a High street sidewalk Tuesday after being trodden on. it bit itself and died shortly after.
Blasting Targets Shaw Mansion Drain on Centre Street
Blasts on Centre street hills this week clear sewer drain work at the A. H. Shaw mansion. Workers report discovering old colonial carvings previously on the house now featured elsewhere.
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Centre Street
A. H. Shaw
Prohibition Whiskey Dream Sparks Night Boat Alarm
Tuesday night near the Palais, a man returning from the Den heard a woman pleas for the night watch to find her husband, feared to be drowned from his boat after seeing Prohibition whiskey. The tale fuses a haunting dream with a perilous boat outing and a wary observer, the Chatterer, reporting the odd event.
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Palais
Night Watch
Rockland Street Railway Hosts Charity Fare Event
The Rockland Street Railway held a fundraising day run by conductors and local young ladies to support the Old Ladies Home. About 250 dollars was raised and the event drew community participation.
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Rockland Street Railway
Rockland
Fair
Almanac Predicts Storms From Twenty Fifth To Twentieth
Mansill's Almanac forecasts storms starting on the 25th and extending to the 20th, with possible heavy rains and strong winds altering local plans. The forecast notes unsettled weather in the coming period and advises residents to prepare ahead.
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Mansill
Harry Webber Elected Maine Polo League secretary treasurer
Harry C Webber was elected secretary and treasurer of the Maine State Polo League marking a second election within three months. The ballot positions him for leadership of the league’s finances and administration.
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Maine
Henderson
Pearson
Martyn
Harry C. Webber
Maine State Polo League
Harry
The Chatterer Critics Trolley Car Risk in Town
The Chatterer argues that many residents are being run down by local trolley cars, signaling concern about street safety and the impact on pedestrians.
Thanksgiving Minstrels to Feature Blackfaced Ends
A fragment notes that the end girls in the Thanksgiving night minstrels will appear with black faces while others are expected to wear court gowns with powdered hair, reflecting period stage costume choices.
Beating Bicycle Pedal Record Sparks Boston Milk Debate
The report notes a cyclist Marguerite who set a 2000 mile pedal record and, despite the toll, started another run. In Boston opposition has soured the milk trust amid continuing dispute over dairy practices and pricing.
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Boston
Milk Trust
Italy Debates Passport Travel After Assassination Inquiry
The discussion centers on requiring American travelers to carry passports following a high profile assassination. The question arises whether Bresci, linked to the crime, was an American, influencing international travel and security considerations.
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Italy
Bresci
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